England took the lead against France in the third place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Three Lions took an early lead when Declan Rice found the back of the net from long range. The Arsenal midfielder advanced with the ball and found the far corner with a fierce drive to put his team ahead.
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals and were eliminated from the World Cup. They lost due to Lautaro Martinez’s shot in stoppage time.
England manager Thomas Tuchel was heavily criticized for his defensive approach after his team dominated against Argentina. England will now aim to finish the season with a good result against France.
France, on the other hand, lost to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals and will be thoroughly disappointed. On paper, they are one of the favorites to win the tournament and had been outstanding at the World Cup before the match against Spain.
It remains to be seen whether they can reverse their deficit against England and finish third in the table. This will also be Didier Deschamps’ last game in charge of the French national team, and France will be hoping to give a World Cup-winning coach like him a fitting farewell.
